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The debate between low-repetition and high-repetition training is an ongoing one in the fitness world, and both have their advantages depending on your fitness goals. **Low Reps (Strength Training):** - Typically involves lifting heavier weights for fewer repetitions (usually 1-6 reps per...

Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity among bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts for its potential benefits in body composition and overall health. When practiced alongside a bodybuilding regimen, IF can offer some advantages: 1. **Fat Loss:** IF can assist in fat loss by creating a...

High repetition training, often referred to as high-rep training or high-volume training, involves performing exercises for a higher number of repetitions per set. This approach can be beneficial for various fitness goals and has its advantages: ### Endurance and Muscular Conditioning: 1...

Changing your bodybuilding routine can be beneficial for several reasons, including preventing plateaus, keeping workouts interesting, and targeting different muscle groups. Here are some general tips on how you might go about changing your bodybuilding routine: 1. **Frequency and Split:**...

German Volume Training (GVT) is a highly effective and intense weight training protocol designed to stimulate muscle growth. It is sometimes referred to as the "10x10" method because it involves performing 10 sets of 10 repetitions for a particular exercise. GVT has gained popularity among...

The Skeleton Program: 2 Lifts, 20 Minutes, Every Day Do the Bare Minimum, Still Make Progress Don’t lose your gains when life gets crazy. Here’s how to make progress when your training has to be cut to a minimum. The Two-Lift Solution For When Life Gets Crazy It’s okay to occasionally...

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Many people want to know the exact amount of rest they need between sets. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all for rest periods. Your rest periods need to fit the goals of your workout. Typically, if you’re training for strength or doing compound movements for hypertrophy, you’ll want to...

Bodybuilders often employ short rest periods in an effort to promote gains in muscle size, but that’s probably not the best method. Studies such as this one show that using longer rest periods (3-minutes) is more effective for promoting gains in size and strength than short rest periods. This is...

I often get asked what the optimal rest period between sets is, and in reality, it 100% depends on your goals and your time constraints. In a perfect world, 2-3-minutes between sets is the, "optimal," rest period for both size and strength gains. However, short rest periods can be great for...

This HIIT Training Routine Will Leave Your Physique Shredded! Stick to the following workouts for a full six weeks while keeping your diet clean, and that shredded body you could never achieve through endless cardio sessions will be yours very soon...

If you keep your workout the same, results will eventually plateau. . There are situations where you can reduce volume and still make gains, but as a rule of thumb you should see an increase in demands placed over time to keep making progress. Keep in mind that more demanding workouts also...

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that extended rest intervals between sets of weight-lifting could help with muscle growth. The findings, published in Experimental Physiology, go against the conventional belief that favours shorter periods of rest. The study highlights...

Instead of using dbol has anyone used anadrol as a pre workout. I’m wondering how well it would work if used occasionally or for short periods than a normal cycle

A few months ago we wrote that a surplus of calories during a period of physical inactivity speeds up muscle breakdown. This finding tempted us to speculate that during a period of inactivity a mild caloric deficit might be the way to hold this in check. If that’s the case, then the caloric...

Fidget Your Way to A Healthier YOU by Matt Weik Are you a toe-tapper? Don’t think too deep into that question or become offended. In fact, let’s just get to the point. Many of us have jobs where we have to sit for long periods of time. As most of us...

​Persistence by Josh Hodnick Experience has shown me that a large number of people that begin a new workout and diet program, do so with unrealistic expectations. With two-thirds of the American population being overweight, and one-third being obese, countless weight-loss programs are being...

The Rest is Up to YouThe Importance of Adequate Recuperation For Faster Gains Getting enough rest after weight training is essential for optimal muscle growth and performance. Unfortunately, many get insufficient rest because they simply disregard the fact that weightlifting breaks down...